The Frighteners 〈2026 Release〉
: It was Michael J. Fox's final leading role in a live-action film before he moved back to television for Spin City . The film is celebrated for its early but impressive CGI and a scene-stealing performance by Jeffrey Combs as a high-strung FBI agent.
: A malevolent, demonic spirit resembling the Grim Reaper begins killing both the living and the dead. Frank becomes the prime suspect in the murders while trying to stop the real killer. The Frighteners
: Following a tragic car accident that killed his wife, Frank develops the ability to see and communicate with ghosts. He uses this gift to run a scam: his ghost friends "haunt" homes, and he charges the owners for his "exorcism" services. : It was Michael J
Directed by Peter Jackson (prior to his Lord of the Rings fame) and co-written with Fran Walsh, this film stars Michael J. Fox as Frank Bannister. : A malevolent, demonic spirit resembling the Grim
: Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Jeffrey Combs, Jake Busey, R. Lee Ermey, and John Astin. The Book (Non-Fiction) The Frighteners by Peter Laws: Book Review
most commonly refers to the cult classic 1996 supernatural horror-comedy film directed by Peter Jackson, but it is also the title of a popular non-fiction book exploring why humans enjoy horror. The Film (1996)